Haven't gotten to Barr yet. From my early evaluation of him, I don't like him as a DE in a 4-3. I'd project him into a Von Miller role, where he stands up as a SAM rushbacker in the base and a standup wide 9 edge rusher in a nickel alignment.

Based on that, I don't think our coaching staff is creative enough to use him effectively if he fell to us.

I'd be worried about a lack of height among the Giants WR's between him, Cruz and Jernigan.

The Packers have done well with smaller guys, what is more important is that he can get open. Jernigan is in the last year of his deal.

Randle is 6'3

Cooks is 2" taller than Jernigan and just 2" shorter than Nicks.

I don't see height as a major issue, particularly with our new system and familiarity with him with Langsdorf. It is more important that he is productive and his 16 TDs indicate that Langsdorf knows how to get him into the end zone which could be a big plus for our red zone offense.

Giants voided Myers' and Webster's contracts today. Should save us some money.

With regards to WRs and replacing Nicks. I'd love to sign James Jones for cheap and draft a WR in the later rounds like 3-5. A guy I really like for around those rounds is Jared Abbrederis, he has good height and speed with really crisp route running.

Here is a little info on WR Brandin Cooks that I found interesting from kffl.com

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Oregon State WR Brandin Cooks, who has been compared to Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith, says he is hoping to run a 4.3-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine, and he expects to measure in at 5-foot-10. Cooks is projected to be a late-first or early-second round pick in this year's draft after leading the nation with 1,730 receiving yards. "Size-wise and the playmaking ability, but not just that. (Also) the heart and tenacity he brings to the game," Cooks said. "He's not scared to do anything. He's not scared to go over the middle ... That's how I like to see myself, too – a fearless receiver who's not afraid to do those things." - See more at: http://www.kffl.com/hotw/NFL?page=1#....JW2DJj9k.dpuf

It seems to me that Cooks could be an ideal replacement for Nicks. This guy has heart, work ethic and can get into the endzone. The fact that his college OC is our new QB coach means we know the inside info on this guy.

Here is a little info on WR Brandin Cooks that I found interesting from kffl.com

It seems to me that Cooks could be an ideal replacement for Nicks. This guy has heart, work ethic and can get into the endzone. The fact that his college OC is our new QB coach means we know the inside info on this guy.

I would not be surprised at all if we draft this guy.

It would have to be a trade back or a trade up from our 2nd. If he runs a 4.3 he's getting picked in the 20s.

He is one of the guys I am looking at. There will be good talent there.

A lot will depend on what happens in free agency. There are a few options we can go.

with McAdoo and a new offense it is harder to predict which players we will go with but we can have a short list.

In a month after the combine and the initial free agency frenzy we should be able to get a decent idea of the draft options.

I think he can be a great weapon out of the backfield for us. I really wish we had that in our offense, it would go such a long way for us.

My concern with Thomas is, I want to see if he's durable like Sproles. Sproles has underrated toughness. Thomas was just so fast nobody could touch him in college. But he'll get touched in the NFL. I want to see if he has the toughness he needs to last in the NFL.

I think he can be a great weapon out of the backfield for us. I really wish we had that in our offense, it would go such a long way for us.

My concern with Thomas is, I want to see if he's durable like Sproles. Sproles has underrated toughness. Thomas was just so fast nobody could touch him in college. But he'll get touched in the NFL. I want to see if he has the toughness he needs to last in the NFL.